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Sinhalite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
001  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Sinhalite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Sunstone physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sinhalite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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